Trooper ran across freeway after suspect drove toward patrol car
A Michigan State Police trooper ran across an active freeway to avoid being struck by a suspect's vehicle, but a second vehicle then hit the patrol car during the incident on I-696 in Detroit.
The incident occurred overnight near Woodward Avenue on westbound I-696, according to video captured by Fox 2 Detroit.
Sequence of events captured on video
A Metro North trooper conducted a traffic stop on westbound I-696 near Woodward Avenue. After completing the stop he observed a Honda traveling directly toward his patrol car. To avoid being hit, he ran across the freeway.
After the Honda passed him he got in his patrol car and stopped the suspect on westbound I-696 just before Main Street.
While speaking with the driver of the Honda, a Kia approached at a high rate of speed and struck the patrol car.
Video shows dramatic moments
The video footage shows the full sequence of events that unfolded on the freeway. The trooper was conducting a routine traffic stop when the situation escalated rapidly.
The incident occurred near Woodward Avenue on I-696 in Detroit. The trooper ran across the active freeway to avoid being struck by the suspect's vehicle.
Video source
The video was posted by Fox 2 Detroit on May 16, 2026 at 6:39pm EDT. The footage captures the trooper running across the freeway and the subsequent collision involving the patrol car.